#info on wolverines

Wolverines on average weigh 20-55 lb but can reach at least 71lb

fur that is hydrophobic which keeps frost off

part of the mustelid family

Prey species include porcupines, squirrels, beavers, marmots, rabbits,voles, mice, shrews, lemmings, caribou, roe deer, white-tailed deer, mule deer, sheep, moose, and elk.

scientific name: Gulo Gulo

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name means glutton

may be preyed on by a wolves

females are picky about birthing place and due to climate change have less space because the female wants to have her babies in the snow

nicknamed skunk bear because of anal scent gland

scent glands in their feet

hard to maintain in captivity

the probability of a wolverine having babies in captivity is more rare than a polar bear or panda

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a wolverine helps it's ecosystem by eating dead animals and it can help population control

human's impact the wolverine because a wolverine needs a lot of space to live and when people spread out over mountains and other snowy areas the wolverines either get attacked by humans or flee because they fear humans

Ecological niche:

popuation:unknown

Each wolverine has it's own chest markings

feet push off with front and back

keep “kits” 10ft below snow

territory: 500 sq mi for 1 male and 2 or 3 females

family oriented

raise kids

4mph on average when traveling

stand up to bears

Gestation period: 30-50 days

life span: 5-13 years